Sri lanka news explorer2/19/2023 ![]() ![]() Travel north (approximately 4 hours) to the coastal Tamil town of Jaffna, inaccessible for years due to the civil war. Take a guided cycling tour of the large number of archaeological sites – the stupas, citadel and monasteries – and stop by the Bodhi Tree Temple, the second-most sacred site in Sri Lanka. The grand ruins of Anuradhapura point to its status as Sri Lanka’s ruling city for almost one and a half millennia. Travel north by private vehicle (approximately 4 hours) to Anuradhapura. The beautiful surrounding countryside is best explored on a bicycle, which you can rent with help from the hotel reception. Those arriving early can get into the spirit of seaside Sri Lanka by observing the local fishing craft and perhaps feasting on fresh seafood. You can arrive at any time on Day 1 as there are no activities planned until the important welcome meeting at 5.30 pm. Your adventure begins in the town of Negombo, located close to the international airport. Spend time with locals keen to share their homes, food, and stories on an adventure that will leave you with many of your own to tell.Īyu-bowan! Welcome to Sri Lanka. Discover the spiritual heart of the country in the temples of Kandy, and enjoy the natural world too, in a country that overflows with plants and wildlife. From laid-back Negombo venture through ancient Anuradhapura to the lesser explored north, the secrets and hidden places of Jaffna, and on to the beautiful coastline of Trincomalee. This fusion – found in the history, the culture, the Arabian, Indian and European-inspired food – makes Sri Lanka a delicious melting pot to explore. Observe wild elephants from basic 'tree houses' and hopefully catch an outstanding sunset in Wasgamuwa National Park, one of the most biodiverse protected areas in Sri Lanka.ĭrive along the road in Sri Lanka and you can pass Hindu temples, Buddhist shrines, churches and mosques all on the same stretch. ![]() ![]() Witness ritual and devotion in the spiritual heart of the country during a visit to Kandy’s Temple of the Tooth and stop by a local village to join the community in making a traditional Tamil meal.Kick back in the sun on this bright and sandy shoreline. Open skies, swaying palm trees and glittering waters – Trincomalee beach is a postcard-perfect landscape for relaxation.Discover Tamil culture in this colourful city. Considered to be off-limits for years due to the civil war, the gates to culture filled Jaffna are open to adventurers once more. ![]()
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